Nearly 17% of U.S. medical costs can be blamed on obesity, according to new research that suggests the nation's weight problem may be having close to twice the impact on medical spending as previously estimated.

The London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, sounds like one of those funny British idiosyncrasies, like warm beer or the royal family. But if you have an adjustable-rate mortgage or a student loan tied to the LIBOR, you will not be amused by what's been happening to this index in recent weeks.

The London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, sounds like one of those funny British idiosyncrasies, like warm beer or the royal family. But if you have an adjustable-rate mortgage or a student loan tied to the LIBOR, you will not be amused by what's been happening to this index in recent weeks.

For the second time in three days, a rally for the Republican presidential ticket invoked Democrat Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein, in an attempt to add to doubts about his background, faith and campaign.

To Eagles president Joe Banner, getting a new contract done with Brian Westbrook virtually was a no-brainer. We're talking about a Hall-of-Fame caliber player," he said after the new pact was announced last week. "This is a premier guy, leader, player.